Senior Lecturer​/Lecturer: Agricultural Economics; A324

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer:
Agricultural Economics (A324) - (A324 and L201.1)

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.

Senior Lecturer / Lecturer:
Agricultural Economics (A324) - (A324 and L201.1)

University of Mpumalanga → Teaching and Learning → Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Science

To contribute to teaching and learning, research and innovation, engagement, leadership and administration at the discipline, school and faculty levels.

• Leadership – provision of academic leadership in the Agricultural Economics programme(s) and at the module level.
• Teaching & Learning – provision of theoretically informed, pedagogically sound teaching based on current research.
• Research – postgraduate supervision at Honours and master's level; production of accredited research outputs; leading to graduation of Masters’ and Doctoral students in minimum time.
• Engagement – participation in learned societies; application of discipline to benefit external community; engagement activities related to discipline/profession.

• PhD in Agricultural Economics.
• MSc in Agricultural Economics – preferred.
• Doctoral qualification or progress towards a Doctoral qualification in Agricultural Economics.

• 5 years of facilitation of learning and teaching at university level.
• Experience as a tutor and teaching experience preferred.

• Good record of research outputs including papers in accredited national and international journals and presentations at national and international conferences.
• Good record of postgraduate supervision at Masters’ level with students publishing.
• Some evidence of research activity such as published papers or conference attendance.

• Participation in Agricultural Economics societies and extensive engagement in the discipline.
• Application of discipline/professional knowledge to benefit external community.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have some experience with engagement activities.

• Disciplinary Knowledge – in-depth knowledge of theory and application of Agricultural Economics.
• Leadership – good understanding of leadership and management principles, with well-developed leadership and management skills, interpersonal and communication skills, and understanding of contemporary teaching and learning theories.
• Teaching & Learning – sound understanding of modern theories of teaching and learning, well-developed teaching skills, and ability to teach online.
• Research – well-developed research skills and grant writing; supervision of undergraduate and honours degree.
• Engagement – good understanding of the role of Universities in Engagement and a good record of active participation.

• People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual and understand protocol.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and team work.

19/7/2026

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.